Florida Rail Operator Wants Signal Tests Less Often—Twice the Interval
Published Date: 11/10/2026
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Summary
The Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) wants to keep skipping some safety tests on their important train signal systems every two years and instead do them every four years. This extension helps CFRC save time and money while keeping trains running smoothly. People have until January 11, 2027, to share their thoughts on this plan.
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Extend Signal-Test Interval to Four Years
The Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration to extend periodic testing for vital microprocessor-based signal systems in 49 CFR sections 236.377–236.381 from "at least once every 2 years" to once every 4 years after initial testing. The petition is open for public comment through January 11, 2027.
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